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December 11, 2020

Alvin Bates. In Memoriam.

On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Alvin Bates, a loving husband and father, and friend to all, finished his battle with COVID and passed away at the age of 65. Alvin...

by John Harrington

December 11, 2020

Strong Start to E-rate RFP Season

The count of Form 470s submitted by applicants for the Funding Year 2021 application cycle is running ahead of last year. As of December 10, 2020, 6,241 FY2021 Forms 470...

December 10, 2020

FCC Updates Invoice Deadline Rules

On December 10, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission released an Order updating the E-rate program’s invoice deadline rules. The new rules allow “up to 120 days to submit invoices after...

December 10, 2020

Senate Confirms FCC Commissioner

On December 8, 2020, the United States Sentate voted to confirm Nathan A. Simington of Virginia to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five...

December 1, 2020

Nov. Appeal Decisions Released by FCC

FCC rules on appeal decisions related to requests for review, waiver, and petitions for reconsideration.

November 30, 2020

FCC Releases FY2021 Eligible Services List

Final ESL released with changes proposed in draft; no new services added

November 30, 2020

Pai to Depart FCC in January

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announces his intent to leave the FCC on Inauguration Day

November 25, 2020

USAC Board Appointments

FCC Chairman Pai Appoints new members to USAC Board of Directors